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Lesia Tsurenko's Lawsuit Against WTA Highlights War Policy Dispute

The Ukrainian tennis player accuses the WTA and its former CEO of moral abuse, negligence, and breach of contract over handling Russian and Belarusian players, with a dismissal ruling expected by April 30.

Tennis - WTA 1000 - Qatar Open - Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Doha, Qatar - February 13, 2024 Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko in action during her round of 32 match against Tunisia's Ons Jabeur REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari
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Overview

  • Lesia Tsurenko has filed an amended lawsuit in federal court accusing the WTA and former CEO Steve Simon of moral abuse, negligence, and breach of contract.
  • The lawsuit alleges the WTA failed to fulfill promises to ban Russian and Belarusian players publicly supporting the war in Ukraine.
  • Tsurenko claims her mental health and career were severely impacted, citing panic attacks and emotional distress from organizational decisions.
  • The WTA has denied the allegations, maintaining its stance on non-discrimination and expressing confidence it will prevail in court.
  • A ruling on the WTA's motion to dismiss the case is expected by April 30, with the lawsuit reflecting broader tensions over war-related policies in professional tennis.